Systems Analyst bei NFF Inc

Since 1996, NFF has designed, architected, and delivered IT network and security solutions to many state, and local government agencies, K-20 educational institutions, federal agencies, and large enterprise businesses across the mid-Atlantic. NFF is a technology services and solutions provider, specializing in next-generation IT infrastructure including networks, data centers, cloud migrations, IT security, collaboration and mobility, and full/part-time staff augmentation services.   Our solutions, professional services and IT staffing portfolio are centered around building more resilient, secure, adaptive, and intelligent IT infrastructure and include comprehensive assessment, architecture, design, integration and installation services, and ongoing performance management services though our Network Operations Center (NOC).  

NFF is a Cisco Gold Partner with a Customer Experience Specialization and was a “Cisco Top-5 Mid-Atlantic SLED Partner” in 2019, 2020 and 2022. NFF has maintained Cisco Gold Partnership since 2008, is the only Cisco Gold Partner headquartered in the District of Columbia. In addition to Cisco, NFF has key partnerships with many manufacturers and IT solution providers including, Rapid7, Arctic Wolf, VMware, NetApp and Splunk.

NFF is a District of Columbia (DC) Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) and a SBA Certified Small Business with headquarters in downtown Washington, DC. Our dedication to quality is reflected in our accomplishment of being awarded multiple ISO 9001:2015 certifications.

• Support and maintain OSIsoft PI System infrastructure and data flows.
• Install, configure, and upgrade PI System components (PI Data Archive, PI AF, PI Vision, PI Interfaces/Connectors).
• Create and maintain complex visualizations and reports using OSI PI, sourcing data from SCADA systems.
• Integrate PI System with other systems and troubleshoot data flow from SCADA, PLCs, etc.
• Utilize PI SQL Client, OLEDB, ODBC, and PI Web API for data integration.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data flow issues and ensure server health, performance, and data availability.
• Set up and maintain PI tags, points, and AF models; validate and ensure data quality.
• Develop and enforce naming conventions, hierarchies, and metadata standards.
• Configure event frames and notifications for alarms and KPIs.
• Use SQL for querying and resolving data issues.
• Support reporting and analytics tools such as Power BI and Seeq that consume PI data.
• Connect Power BI to various data sources including SQL Server, Oracle, Excel, APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Provide operational support including system backups, patching, disaster recovery testing, and performance reporting.
• Train and support end users in PI Vision.
• Develop runbooks, SLAs, and SOPs to promote knowledge sharing and operational redundancy.
• Lead projects by identifying risks, dependencies, and managing project schedules and activities.
• Facilitate productive and efficient project meetings.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills.
• Collaborate effectively across teams and mentor junior team members.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• Knowledge of Pi system infrastructure and administration, Pi AF, and SCADA systems,
• Three years of relevant experience, preferably within a water utility.

Must possess:

• Ability installs, configure, and upgrade PI System components (PI Data Archive, PI Asset Framework (AF), PI Vision, PI Interfaces/Connectors).
• Ability to create and maintain complex visualizations and reports using OSI Pi, sourcing data from the SCADA.
• Ability to integrate Pi system with other systems; and manage, and troubleshoot data flowing from SCADA, PLCs, etc.
• Experience working with PI SQL Client, OLEDB, ODBC, or PI Web API for data integration.
• Ability to troubleshoot data flow issues from interfaces/connectors and monitor server health, performance and data availability.
• Ability to set up and maintain PI tags, points, and AF models; and validate and ensure data quality.
• Ability to develop naming conventions, hierarchies, and metadata standards.
• Ability to configure event frames and notifications for alarms or KPIs.
• Proficiency in SQL for querying and troubleshooting data issues.
• Analytical skills, including the ability to think critically.
• Experience supporting reporting and analytics tools that consume PI (Power BI and Seeq).
• Ability to connect Power BI to multiple data sources (SQL Server, Oracle, Excel, APIs, cloud data).
• Ability to provide operational support and resolve incidents to include regular system backups, patching, and disaster recovery testing and generate performance and health reports.
• Train and support end users in PI Vision.
• Experience developing runbooks, SLAs, and SOPs to support knowledge sharing and redundancy.
• Experience leading projects, including:
• Identifying risks and dependencies between operational tasks and ongoing projects.
• Breaking down tasks into activities, schedules, and durations within a project lifecycle.
• Leading and facilitating collaborative, productive, and efficient project meetings.
• Demonstrated willingness to embrace changing technology landscapes and quickly learn new skills.
• Effective collaborator who proactively explores emerging technologies that may benefit the organization.
• Ability to mentor and review the work of another team member.
• Ability to work onsite 3 days per week (5 days total workweek).

NFF offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and flexible paid time off options, for eligible employees:

• Medical, Dental and Vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account
• STD, LTD, Supplemental life insurance and ADD&D
• Comprehensive 401k plan
• Paid Time Off

NFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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